C-Section Silicone Scar Gel

How long do I need to wear C-Section Silicone Scar Strips after surgery?

For caesarean section recovery, we recommend wearing the Pregnancy and Baby Co silicone strips for 6-12 weeks, building up wear time gradually from 6-18 hours as the skin tolerates it. Healing varies from person to person, so follow the instructions included with your Silicone Scar Strips and check with your doctor about what's right for your recovery.

When can I start using silicone scar sheets or silicone scar gel on my c-section scar?

Silicone scar products are generally introduced once the incision has fully closed, with no open skin, scabbing or discharge, which is often around two weeks after surgery but can vary. Generally most post caesarean mums can start using the strips from 4 weeks. Check with your doctor or midwife for their recommendation on when your scar is ready before you begin.

Should I use silicone scar sheets or silicone gel on my c-section scar?

Both the Pregnancy and Baby Co C-Section Silicone Scar Strips and Silicone Scar Gel use medical-grade silicone to help support scar hydration and a smoother, flatter appearance over time. Strips suit a defined area worn under clothing such as the C section scar to start with. Silicone gel works better on larger or irregularly shaped scars, or to top up coverage the strips can't reach; many customers use both together in the Complete C-Section Healing Kit. Silicone scar gel is also recommended as a continuing treatment to support ongoing scar healing and keloid prevention.

Are the C-Section Silicone Scar Strips reusable?

Yes. The Pregnancy and Baby Co Silicone Scar strips are a TGA-registered Medical Device Class 1, ARTG 528546, classified as reusable, so they can be worn, washed and reapplied as part of an ongoing scar care routine rather than replaced after a single use. Each strip can be used up to 4 weeks but we recommend 1-2 weeks use as a safer option.

Do silicone scar sheets and gel actually help with c-section scars?

Silicone sheeting and gel are widely used, evidence-based approaches to scar care that may help improve the appearance of scars by supporting hydration and softening scar tissue over time. Results vary from person to person, so it's worth using them consistently as directed and setting realistic expectations. Keloid prevention may require a planned program from the operation including steroid injection followed by silicone therapy and should be discussed with your obstetrician

What's included in the Complete C-Section Healing Kit?

The kit brings together the C-Section Silicone Scar Strips, Silicone Scar Gel and Massage Roller, giving you a full scar care routine covering coverage, hydration and gentle massage in one bundle rather than buying each item separately.

How do I use the C-Section Massage Roller?

The roller is designed for gentle scar massage once your scar has fully closed and your doctor has confirmed it's safe to begin, typically used in short sessions to help soften and desensitise the area as part of a broader recovery routine. The roller can be used over the silicone scar strips for more hygienic scar massage.

Can silicone scar sheets and gel help with a raised or keloid c-section scar?

Silicone therapy is one of the most commonly recommended first-line approaches for raised, hypertrophic or keloid-prone scars and may help support a flatter, softer appearance with consistent use. If you're concerned about how your scar is healing, have it assessed by your doctor, who may recommend silicone therapy alongside other care.

Is the Pregnancy and Baby Co C-Section Silicone Scar Strips product actually TGA registered?

Yes. Pregnancy and Baby Co C-Section Silicone Scar Strips registered with the Therapeutic Goods Administration as a Medical Device Class 1, ARTG 528546. This registration is also given specifically for reuse of the strips.

When should I start massaging my c-section scar?

Scar massage is generally only started once the wound has fully closed and healed on the surface, and your doctor has given the go-ahead, commonly from several weeks postpartum onward. Starting on skin that hasn't fully healed isn't recommended, so check with your care provider first. The Pregnancy and Baby Co C section healing kit is specially designed for you to be able to do scar massage over the silicone strips using the massage roller. An alternative option is to ask your physiotherapist to assist with this option.